| | UNC School of Medicine In The News |
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| Read news media coverage from the past week featuring interviews with UNC School of Medicine faculty, staff and students. | | |
| | | Nelson Discusses Arthritis Care, Patient Self Advocacy with CBS News |
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| Amanda Nelson, MD, associate professor in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, spoke with CBS News about World Arthritis Day and the importance of patient care and patients being their own health advocates. | | |
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| | Lynch Receives Clin-STAR Pilot Grant |
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| David Lynch, MD, was recently selected for a Clin-STAR Pilot Grant. Lynch received the award based on his proposal: Using Metabolomics to Identify Drivers of Muscle Weakness and Functional Decline for Older Adults. His long-term research goal is improving older adults’ physical function and quality of life through targeted interventions that address and change causal biological pathways. | | |
| | | New Online Arthritis Tool Kit for Health Professionals Launched, Developed in Collaboration With OAAA |
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| Developed using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arthritis Program funding and in collaboration with the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA), the toolkit features descriptions and links to arthritis-appropriate evidence-based interventions and affiliated programs, comparisons of programs, and external resources that can assist with program discovery and long-term maintenance. | | |
| | | Eshelman Institute Issues RFP for Opioid Abatement Research Program |
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The Eshelman Institute is partnering with the North Carolina Collaboratory to solicit projects from academic researchers across North Carolina for funding research and development that can advance the discovery and translation of therapeutics for opioid use disorders. | | |
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| | Nominations Open for Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award |
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The award recognizes outstanding basic science research. Leading achievements in clinical and/or translational research can also qualify. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 8. | | |
| | | Martinelli Selected for ACGME Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee |
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| Susie Martinelli, MD, professor of anesthesiology and Anesthesiology Residency Program director, was selected from a national pool to serve on the ACGME Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee. The committee is composed of 12 individuals and are responsible for setting and enforcing the standards of educational training in all programs across the United States. | | |
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| | DuMez Wins People’s Choice Award for 3-minute Thesis Competition |
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| Rachel DuMez, a graduate student in the curriculum in genetics and molecular biology, won the peoples’ choice award for her presentation about the health benefits of kombucha as part of University Research Week. Other winners were also selected. | | |
| | | Call for Nominations: 2023 Distinguished Medical Awards |
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| Medical Alumni Affairs honors outstanding alumni and faculty each year through the Distinguished Medical Awards program. Nominations are due Nov. 28 for the 2023 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award, Distinguished Faculty Award and Early Career Achievement Award. | | |
| | | Reminder: Raab-Traub to Deliver Berryhill Lecture on Nov. 2 |
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| Nancy Raab-Traub, PhD, is known internationally as a virologist, microbiologist, and dedicated professor. Having received a Sarah Graham Kennan Distinguished Professorship from the School of Medicine, Raab-Traub continues, after 40 years of teaching, to serve as an adjunct professor, mentoring and advocating for promotions in the field, especially for women and underrepresented minorities. For over 20 years, she has led the Virology Program in the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and has continued to garner grant funding for cutting-edge cancer research. | | |
| | | UNC School of Medicine Seeks Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development |
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| The associate dean for faculty affairs and leadership development will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based approaches to faculty and staff professional development, as well as best practices in advancement and promotion, and faculty recruitment and retention. Applications are due by Tuesday, Oct. 18. | | |
| | | Student Research Day Judges Needed |
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| UNC School of Medicine’s 55th annual Student Research Day will take place on Friday, Nov. 11. The John B. Graham Research Society is seeking faculty judges to help make the day a success by providing formative feedback to student presenters. | | |
| | | Five-Year Review of Department of Otolaryngology Chair |
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| An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the Department of Otolaryngology and the leadership of its Chair, Wendell G. Yarbrough, MD, Thomas J. Dark Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. The deadline to request time on the review committee agenda, or to share written comments, is Oct. 20. | | |
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| Campus and Community News |
| | October Wellness Highlights for Faculty and Staff |
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Enjoy a healthy cooking demo, get “unstuck,” find a flu shot and more. | | |
| | | UNC Social Workers to Lead New Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center |
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Sheps Center-School of Social Work partnership will help decision-makers understand the needs of those who treat mental health and substance abuse. | | |
| | | Lead Testing Progress Reported to Faculty |
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Staff and faculty experts working on the problem with campus water fixtures updated Faculty Council at its October meeting. | | |
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| | UNC Medical Center Guidance for Possible Cases of Ebola Virus Disease |
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The CDC recently noted an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Uganda, which is caused by Sudan virus (species Sudan ebolavirus). They do not suspect and/or have not confirmed any EVD cases related to this outbreak in the United States. Please take the time to review Medical Center guidance about what to do in the event of a possible case of EVD at UNC Medical Center. Note: Clicking ‘Read More’ opens a UNC Medical Center Intranet link. | | |
| | | Carolina Quality Dedication and Learning Fair set for Oct. 19 |
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| Please plan to join teammates and leaders in UNC Medical Center’s celebration of Carolina Quality on Wednesday, Oct. 19. We will honor the ways we practice Carolina Quality each day while renewing our commitment to better, safer care. | | |
| | | Protect Your Hearing Now to Save It Later |
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Loud noises can be annoying or even frightening. But sometimes, like at a concert or sporting event, noise can be fun—the louder the better! No matter the source, though, loud noises can damage your hearing, says UNC Health audiologist Patricia Johnson, AuD. | | |
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| The UNC Health and UNC SOM Calendar of Events is up to date with the latest information. | | |
| | | Oct. 14-15: MONAI Bootcamp |
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| Two bootcamp sessions can help attendees learn about the open-source MONAI platform that can accellerate the pace of learning research and project development for medical imaging. | | |
| | | Oct. 18: Implementation and Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions for Cancer Screening |
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David Miller, MD, MS, will share lessons learned along his 20-year journey of creating and implementing patient-facing digital health interventions designed to facilitate cancer screening. The event is co-sponsored by NC TraCS and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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| | | Oct. 20, 21: UNC TEACCH Autism Program Annual Conference |
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| This conference celebrates the 50th anniversary of the UNC TEACCH Autism Program by highlighting the work of clinical researchers who began their careers at TEACCH and who are now leaders in the autism field. Presenters will describe current best practices in diagnosis and treatment of autism across the lifespan and identify goals for the future of autism services and public policy. | | |
| | | Oct. 21: UNC-Chapel Hill Employee Appreciation Day |
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Join colleagues from across Carolina on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Carolina Union and The Pit from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for activities, networking, raffles, lunch & a sweet treat. | | |
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